Reception Class 1

27th September

Class 1 have been busy again this week, working together and having fun! 

This week in phonics, the children have learnt the sounds i, n, p, g and o. They are starting to get super speedy when recognising the cards. Can you practice m, a, s, d, t, i, n, p, g, and o at home too?

The children have done lots of work on their senses this week. On Monday, children tried new fruits and shared their opinions on these. On Tuesday, they smelled new smells including herby plants. Some children also used spices to make their own paint which smelled incredible! On Wednesday, they used magnifying glasses and colour changing films to explore sight. On Thursday, they learnt how to listen to and speak different languages and on Friday, did lots of fun mark-making to explore the sense of touch!

In maths, we have been exploring the number 2. The children have done this in lots of different ways, moving from concrete to pictorial to abstract representations! Some children have started writing their numbers in provision too! 

The highlight of the week for many children was the European Day of Languages on Thursday. This was an amazing day filled with speaking, listening, crafts, photo booth props, songs and of course, cake! We were really impressed by the outfits, cake competition entries and the enthusiasm that every pupil showed. 

20th September

The children in Class 1 have had a wonderful third week of school. They have been very busy playing and learning.

This week, the children have begun learning their speed sounds. They have learnt m, a, s, d and t. The children have been doing very well at recognising the letters and writing them too! We even made some lovely "mmmmice!" If you could like to know more, this pack will help support your child with their RWI phonics.

We have also spent time learning about the number 1 in maths. We found 1 of different objects around our room and have looked for other representations of the number 1 too! 

Our literacy focus this week has been on the story of 'The Three Little Pigs.' This inspired lots of children to explore houses in provision as well! 

Our 'Marvellous Me' topic is progressing wonderfully and children are doing great work thinking about themselves, their homes, families, interests and more. 

13th September

The children in Class One have done an amazing job at coming into school and beginning to learn the new class routines. They have already learnt lots about their new school and are forming wonderful friendships.

We have launched our new topic, 'All About Me!' The children have found out what they know about themselves already and considered what other lines of enquiry they could follow throughout the half term.

In maths, we have sung lots of counting songs and have learnt about matching and sorting. This has included matching pictures and objects, making sets and sorting objects.

We have begun our phonics work by naming the pictures of the 'Read Write inc.' speed sounds. We have also met Fred, our special frog friend who can only talk in sounds!

In English, we have begun 'Drawing Club' sessions. In these sessions, we share a story of the week, learn exciting new vocabulary and then draw and write in a magical way! We have begun with the book 'Owl Babies'.

In provision, the children have been busy making pebble families, mark-making, playing with the sand and water, creating their own owls, building, role-playing and much more!

The Reception Team are so proud of how the children are settling into their new class and can't wait for the Year ahead.